What's On

11th February 2025

Walk, Glow and Make Your Own Light Show in Twilight Walk

Walk, glow and, make your own light show in a brand-new fundraising spectacular from Cynthia Spencer Hospice. Join the charity for their inaugural Twilight Walk on Saturday 10th May, a fun-filled opportunity to gather friends and family to take part in a 5km or 10km walk at dusk, bringing the Northamptonshire community together for a memorable evening to raise charity cash. The event starts and finishes at Delapré Abbey and participants are encouraged to carry glow sticks and light up accessories as they step out on the route, which is pavemented around the town centre. Everyone taking part will be..

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10th February 2025

What’s on in Northampton this February

February is packed with exciting events in Northampton, from Galentine's celebrations to light shows and comedy nights. Whether you're looking for a romantic date night, a fun evening with friends, or a family-friendly outing, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s on this month! Celebrate Love and Friendship Galentine’s at Genevieve’s Café – Thursday 13th February, 7pm-10pm. Gather your besties for an evening of delicious food, drinks, an Instagram-worthy balloon arch, a DJ, professional photos, and more! Book your spot here: Galentine’s at Genevieve’s Valentine’s at Genevieve’s Café – Saturday 15th February. Treat your special someone to..

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5th February 2025

Swansgate Shopping Centre Launches ‘Swansgate Community Champion’ to Celebrate Local Heroes

Swansgate Shopping Centre is proud to announce the launch of its newly rebranded initiative, Swansgate Community Champion, formerly known as ‘Good Deeds.’ This exciting program is dedicated to recognising and celebrating individuals and charities who go the extra mile to make a difference in the local community. Each quarter, a Community Champion will be selected from public nominations and awarded a £200 donation in recognition of their outstanding efforts. Whether it’s a devoted volunteer, a kind-hearted neighbour, or a local organisation making a lasting impact, Swansgate wants to shine a spotlight on those who truly make a difference. Fiona Stevens,..

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5th February 2025

NLive Radio celebrating new presenters and over 100 hours a week of original local shows

NLive Radio is celebrating with new presenters joining the station and the daytime schedule being full of passionate local people, producing over 100 hours of local programming making NLive Radio Northampton’s most local - local radio station. Station Manager Martin Steers said; ‘Being Northampton’s local radio station with the most local content is a great achievement, and I thank all our presenters for their hard work and dedication to the people of Northampton, I especially welcome some great new and not so new voices to the Northampton airwaves!’ Amanda Hollingsworth-Hellery kicks off the day with the breakfast show weekdays from..

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30th January 2025

Northampton charity, The Lowdown, reopens its vibrant youth space

The Lowdown has unveiled its newly transformed youth space made possible by a Youth Investment Fund grant. Based in the heart of Northampton, The Lowdown offers a caring environment where young people are always supported on their journey towards positive emotional health and wellbeing. It’s a mental health charity, providing free and confidential support services for 8- 25-year-olds across Northamptonshire. The Lowdown was awarded a Youth Investment Fund grant of nearly £1.3M in early 2023. The grant enabled them to embark on a rollercoaster journey, transforming their listed building in the centre of Northampton. As well as funding a major..

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30th January 2025

Local groups and schools invited to take part in community gardening scheme

Green-fingered groups and schools in the Northampton area are invited to take part in a community gardening scheme this year, with small grants available to support sustainable planning projects. The 'It's Your Neighbourhood' scheme is operated by the Royal Horticultural Society as part of the East Midlands in Bloom competition, and encourages communities to brighten up existing communal gardens, school planting projects and neglected public spaces. Northampton Town Council supports the scheme locally and hosts an awards ceremony at the end of the season. Groups can apply to the town council for a grant of £200 to help with start-up..

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29th January 2025

Awe and wonder for children in Tree of Love project

A Northamptonshire primary school has described the “awe and wonder” pupils experienced by taking part in the Cynthia Spencer Hospice Tree of Love project. Every year, the hospice hosts a moving Tree of Love ceremony at Northampton Cathedral, where a Christmas tree is adorned with lights, each dedicated to the memory of someone special who is no longer with us. This year, Weston Favell CE Primary School joined the annual remembrance event by having their own tree in school together with blank hearts, where children wrote memories of loved ones lost or designed drawings to display for a small donation...

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29th January 2025

Swansgate Shopping Centre Announces The Daylight Centre Fellowship as Charity of the Year

Swansgate Shopping Centre is delighted to announce The Daylight Centre Fellowship as its Charity of the Year for 2025. Throughout the year, Swansgate will engage in various fundraising activities to support the vital work carried out by The Daylight Centre Fellowship in Wellingborough and the surrounding areas. Established in 1994, The Daylight Centre Fellowship is dedicated to standing against homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion. Their mission is to prepare adults impacted by these challenges for healthier, happier, independent, and purposeful futures. The charity offers a range of essential services, including: Community Hub: A welcoming space accessible to all, providing practical support,..

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29th January 2025

Medical grade aesthetics on show at free Northampton event

An aesthetics clinic in Northampton has partnered with a global manufacturer of medical equipment to bring ground-breaking aesthetics and wellbeing treatments to the county. Total Body Sculpt, which has a clinic in the St Crispins area of the town, is working with BTL Industries to host an event presenting the latest in non-invasive aesthetics and wellbeing treatments to the public. Taking place at Vulcan Works on Thursday, February 6, the ‘New Year, New You’ event is free to attend and will showcase: · EMSculpt Neo - a fat loss and muscle-building treatment. · Emsella – strengthens pelvic floor muscles to..

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29th January 2025

Raunds entrepreneur celebrates first year in business after launching The Epiphany Closet

Vanessa Ridout launched her business The Epiphany Closet on her 47th birthday. A Raunds entrepreneur is celebrating one remarkable year in business as her own boss - after launching her wellbeing clothing and community brand. The Epiphany Closet, started by Vanessa Ridout, was created to empower women to live their best lives through promoting healthy habits, a strong-knit community and inspirational slow fashion. Vanessa, who is a solo parent to four children, took on the new venture after waking up one morning after what she described as “having an epiphany”. On 28 January last year, also Vanessa’s birthday, The Epiphany..

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29th January 2025

Eleven must-have offers you can still enjoy at Rushden Lakes this January

There's still time to catch some offers at Rushden Lakes this month. 1. Every Friday: £5 Bottomless Pancakes at Bill’s Yes, you heard that right – Bill’s bottomless buttermilk beauties are just £5 every Friday, all day! Start your weekend the right way with pancakes topped with your choice of two delicious options. Want to feel extra cosy? Add unlimited hot drinks from £4.50. Gather your pancake posse and book a table at Bill’s for the ultimate Friday treat! More information: https://rushdenlakes.com/whats_on/5-bottomless-pancakes-3/ 2. Now: Wagamama Kids Combo Meal Keep your little ones fueled and full of energy with Wagamama's Kids..

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22nd January 2025

Apprentice star lends his support to the Franklins £50 Challenge

Star of The Apprentice and Countdown, Nick Hewer has shown his support for the Franklins £50 Challenge for the second year running by taking part in a social media video to launch this year’s campaign. The launch video features Nick Hewer, Lord Sugar’s former right-hand man, encouraging teams to sign up to take part in The Apprentice-style challenge, organised by prominent legal firm Franklins Solicitors. The challenge sees teams from across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes receive £50 seed funding from Franklins with three months to turn the £50 into as much as possible for their chosen charity. A record 12..

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22nd January 2025

If anyone asks, tell ’em I’m out to Lunch

The ‘High Priestess of New York Punk’, Lydia Lunch will play at The Lab as part of the IVW shenanigans. The musician, writer, photographer and performance artist will be with Etant Donnés' founder Marc Hurtado, who also releases his vision as a poet, painter, producer and film-maker. Their collective cup of creativity doesn’t just runneth over, it positively floods! The duo will dig deep into the songs of the ridiculously influential Suicide, aka frontman Alan Vega and instrumentalist Martin Rev, also feasting on some of Vega’s solo work. Lunch first met their acquaintance when she was a teen runaway who..

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22nd January 2025

Will you get left in the dust?

Continuing Independent Venue Week (IVW) in Northampton, SBD Promotions presents Pavilion (Feb 1). The ShoeTown/North London indie-rock players haven’t been on the Black Prince stage for quite some time, so this will be a keenly observed return, and one that will also feature live sets from Century City and The Moonstones. SBD Promoter Phil Moore will have delivered nine dates under the IVW banner in 2025. It’s a lot of work, but more than that, he told Pulse it is, “...about having a week-long celebration of what we do, with a few surprises thrown in. “Some touring acts and some..

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22nd January 2025

Pantone Colour of the Year – Mocha Mousse

For 2025, the Pantone Colour Institute has named Mocha Mousse as their Colour of the Year. Mocha Mousse is a rich brown described as "nurturing us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee and answering our desire for comfort.” It’s the first time Pantone has selected a brown tone for this honour, and although the decision hasn’t escaped criticism by haters, to me it doesn’t come as a surprise. Mocha Mousse brings a sophisticated, earthy elegance that works beautifully on its own or as a versatile base. Whether you’re drawn to minimalist vibes or love designs..

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